... reinforce gender stereotypes (Lewis, 2015a , b). A welcoming and inclusive space is a prerequisite for personal growth in an organisation that promotes women’s empowerment (James & Etim, 1999). First-hand data shows mixed reactions to the environment of volunteer organisations. Most interviews...

... may be seen at http://creativecommons.org/licences/by/4.0/legalcode Women empowerment Governance Administrative reform Local administration South and Southeast Asia Bangladesh The trend toward exploring women's leadership and their role in politics has emerged (Ferdous & Islam...